Data Engineer – High-Impact ERP Data Project

Industry: Private Equity–Backed Manufacturing
Location: Remote (US-Based Preferred)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3–6 months with high potential for extension (Phase 2)

Make a Real Impact from Day One

Are you a seasoned Data Engineer looking for a project where your work directly drives financial decisions and business transformation? Join us on a high-priority initiative for a PE-backed manufacturer undergoing a major ERP shift. Your mission: help establish a critical monthly inventory valuation process by unlocking data from a legacy AS400 system.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly visible, hands-on project from the ground up—solving real business problems, working with engaged stakeholders, and setting the stage for long-term modernization.

What You’ll Do

• Design & build an interim data extraction pipeline from a legacy AS400 (IBM iSeries) system.

• Create a monthly “book of record” for inventory valuation, enabling financial close and business reporting.

• Engineer a method to lock monthly labor and material inputs for data consistency and audit-readiness.

• Collaborate directly with finance, ops, and executive stakeholders—no red tape.

• Set the foundation for Phase 2: advanced visualization and ongoing maintenance.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience as a data engineer or technical data consultant.

• Solid track record of working with legacy systems, especially AS400/DB2 (strongly preferred).

• Strong skills in ETL pipeline development, SQL, and handling structured enterprise data.

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, private equity-backed or high-growth environments.

• Deep understanding of inventory valuation, cost inputs, or financial close processes.

• You’re a self-starter, comfortable owning deliverables and working independently.

Tech Environment

• AS400 / DB2 (preferred), legacy ERPs

• Python, SQL, Bash/Shell scripting

• SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake

• Git or version control workflows

• Power BI, Tableau (for future phases)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Immediate impact on a business-critical initiative

• Flexible, remote work setup with autonomy

• Work with a highly collaborative client team who values technical leadership

• Opportunity to own a project end-to-end, not just maintain someone else's code

• Visibility and influence with executive stakeholders

• Possibility for follow-on work in analytics, visualization, and ERP transformation